Our Honest Review of the New Bottled Zaxby’s Sauces

Southern-based fast food chicken chain Zaxby’s has blessed us with a bottle of each of their new sauces. And I couldn’t be more excited for this moment. I might have cried a little bit. Don’t tell anyone.

We got our hands on the new Zaxby’s Torch Sauce, Spicy Zax Sauce, and, of course, the signature Zax Sauce. Do the sauces live up to all of the hype? Or are they just okay? Let’s dip right in! (That was funny. Please laugh.)

Zaxby's Tongue Torch Sauce

Bottled Zaxby’s Sauce!

Zaxby’s Tongue Torch Sauce

Pros: WOW, this packs the heat!! It tastes like a very traditional Southern-style hot sauce. I’m not quite sure what I was expecting, but it wasn’t this! It worked really well with the chicken, fries, and bread I tried with this sauce. If you’re a fan of that classic Southern heat, you’ll like this new Zaxby’s sauce.

Cons: This Zaxby’s sauce is very, very runny. Certainly runnier than I was expecting from something advertised as a dipping sauce. And if you’re not a fan of heat, you might steer away from this one. I do like heat, but after a little while it got to be too much for me.

Credit: Liv Averett / Zaxby’s

Rating:

7.5/10

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Zaxby's Spicy Zax Sauce

Bottled Zaxby’s Sauce!

Zaxby’s Spicy Zax Sauce

Pros: Okay, this has the consistency I was expecting! I am a huge fan of the traditional Zax sauce and this definitely has that familiar flavor with just a little bit of a kick on the finish. This is really tasty and while it isn’t the Zax sauce, I do enjoy it.

Cons: Compared to the Tongue Torch Sauce, I didn’t really get too much heat from this Zaxby’s sauce. Certainly, it’s great, but does it do enough to stand out from classic Zax Sauce? Honestly? I don’t think it does. Maybe I’m nitpicking, but I don’t think it’s spicy enough to set it apart.

Credit: Liv Averett / Zaxby’s

Rating:

8/10

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Zaxby's Zax Sauce

Bottled Zaxby’s Sauce!

Zaxby’s Zax Sauce

Pros: This bottled Zax Sauce is absolutely delicious. While I can’t definitively tell you this is exactly like the stuff you get from Zaxby’s, I can tell you it is close and it’s giving me so much nostalgia. The Worcestershire sauce, the vinegar, and the spices all come together to make what I am calling the best chicken dipping sauce (yes, better than Great Value’s Chicken Finger Dipping Sauce, which I also gave a 10/10). Whether you’re a fan of Zaxby’s and know and love Zax sauce, or are just a fan of flavorful dipping sauces, I highly recommend this one.

Cons: Zaxby’s does not do business in my state (Ohio); they’re only sold in Southern and Southeastern locations of Walmart, Kroger, and Winn Dixie. Otherwise, no notes. I have always sung the praises of the Zax Sauce and have been awaiting this drop for years. This is fantastic.

Credit: Liv Averett / Zaxby’s

Rating:

10/10

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About the Author

Tyler Bowers

Born and raised in the city that produces DUM DUMS, Tyler Bowers is a writer, a content creator, and a social media influencer. In addition to running the @TeamSupernovaFB social pages, he streams on Twitch (most notably completing Demon's Souls without dying), and is an avid lover of traveling and trying new foods. Tyler is an advocate and enjoyer of Faygo--especially Faygo Grape, Cream Soda, and Firework. He dreams of one day doing a Mountain Dew-themed Good Mythical Morning episode with Rhett & Link, and he will stop at nothing to get Pepsi to #BringBackSupernova.

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